To recap, a booming population needing greater support, as well as cost shifting from governments, means Council will be unable to fund the services our community expects.
Yet there is a solution. Under the proposal, the majority of residential ratepayers would see an increase of $3.29 per week for the 2026/27 financial year. This would ensure we have the parks, roads, footpaths and more our community deserves.
I believe this is the way to secure the future for Blacktown City.
I know many of you have questions. I want you to have the opportunity to be fully informed and have those questions answered.
Council is currently running a comprehensive community consultation program to provide the facts and figures behind the proposal and share your thoughts.
You will have received letters in your mailbox, have opportunities to ask questions in person, and be able to learn more through the Have Your Say page on Council’s website.
The consultation program is spanning 42 days so everyone has time to learn more, have their questions answered and offer their thoughts.
An independent research study will collect feedback. This will be reported to Council before any decision to apply to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal.
I encourage you to learn the facts and make up your own mind.
By having this conversation, I am confident we can achieve what is best for Blacktown City.
Brad Bunting is Mayor of Blacktown City.
